You can import data from an Excel file to a new (or existing) Sheets file. Your Excel file won’t be changed, even as you change the Sheets file.

  1. In Sheets, create a new or open an existing spreadsheet.
  2. Click FileImport.
  3. Choose the Excel file and click Select.
  4. Choose an import option:
    • Create new spreadsheet
    • Insert new sheet(s)
    • Replace spreadsheet
  5. Click Import data.
  6. If prompted, click Open now.

In Sheets, the Import option appears under File in the menu